Brownton is a small town of 544 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $75,139
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Brownton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brownton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Brownton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.3
Brownton's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Brownton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Brownton, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,139
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Brownton's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.2 /100k
Property Crime
757.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Brownton, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Brownton sees average highs of 21.2°F in January
and 80.9°F in July,
with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 50.0 inches of snow per year.
Brownton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Brownton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,100 and median rent is $600/month.
Brownton's violent crime rate is 167.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 757.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Brownton, MN has a population of 544, a median household income of $75,139, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Brownton averages 21.2°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches
with about 50.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Brownton, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55312.
The population of Brownton, Minnesota is 544 with a median age of 46.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Brownton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $148,100, median household income $75,139, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brownton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.